Woodland Park's Hearts Across America

One White County classroom just got letters from the whole globe. Mrs. Teena Hodges’ Pre-K class has been participating in Hearts Across America, an activity where students work to receive postcards and letters from across the country. Mrs. Teena’s class simply went above and beyond. Not only did they get a letter from every single one of the 50 states, but they also even got some postcards from abroad.

Sweden, Germany, and China all sent their own letters to the Pre-K students. Nearly every continent on the planet was included in the letters they received. In their classroom is a wall full of their success. From little postcards to full written letters, Mrs. Teena’s class has it all.

Now, while it may have been hard getting them all together for a group picture, all the kids have loved the event. It has been exciting for some of them when family members or friends of the family help send postcards from, for example, all the way out in Oregon.

Hearts Across America is a Valentine’s Day activity that is taken up nationwide, and similar activities have been around for years. It can help the kids learn geography, connecting with others, as well just providing a sense of connection. Some of the letters include details or facts about their state, and some of the postcards had amazing pictures with them. A good example of how it can help kids learn is by introducing the 50 states. Congratulations to Mrs. Teena’s class for getting so many wonderful letters.